Tyrael Build Guide “I am Justice itself!”

Tyrael is a melee Tank, whose great mobility allows him to get in and out of combat very quickly. He is capable of initiating team fights and isolating enemy targets, which makes him an ideal pick for aggressive team compositions. Due to his powerful protective qualities, he can also be played more defensively, making him a potent choice to peel for Heroes in the backline.

Strengths

• Both Sanctification and Judgment have their respective uses
• Capable of boosting allies' Movement Speed and Shielding them
• Acceptable Offlaner
• Offers offensive and defensive builds
• Exceptional mobility

Weaknesses

• Can struggle as a solo Tank due to lack of crowd control
• Extremely Mana dependent throughout the game
• Successfully initiating team fights does require some experience
• Only fits into a limited amount of team compositions

Standard Build

Recommended

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The Standard Build aims to make Tyrael as resilient as possible in order to allow him to hold the frontline without dying too quickly. It is important to highlight that Tyrael does not have Stun or Root abilities, which means his zoning potential is limited compared to other Warriors. However, numerous defensive talents like Stalwart Angel and Defense of the Angels make him very hard to kill and cause Tyrael to become a thorn in the enemy team's side.

This build also greatly increases Tyrael's ways of supporting the team. Justice for All will protect his teammates, while Swift Retribution can greatly increase their damage and mobility. Holy Ground is the pick for this build. Together with Horadric Reforging, you will have Holy Ground whenever you need it.

Sanctification is the standard Heroic Ability for this build due to its versatility. It can be used for protection, point control, or attacking (invulnerability protects from crowd control). However, Judgment is an excellent choice if the opposing team has no ways to protect a single target. Reciprocate has good synergy with Judgment, because of the extra burst damage provided by it.

Sword of Justice Build

Situational

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The Sword of Justice Build is similar to the Standard Build, but is more directed to dealing damage and increasing mobility, instead of adding control with Holy Ground.

Basic Attacks Build

Situational

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The Basic Attacks Build is a good alternative if the opposing team does not have blinds or heavy crowd control. Tyrael becomes a great menace for the opposing team if nobody can peel against his dive. However, be aware that this playstyle may leave your team helpless in team fights, so it is better to only pick it if your allies can take care of themselves.

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Tyrael synergizes with

In order to unleash Tyrael's full potential, we strongly recommend having another frontliner at his side. As such, Blaze's strong crowd control and mobility make him a good match. The protection and mobility from Tyrael's Righteousness and Smite abilities synergize very well with Melee Assassins in general, which is why Tyrael pairs very well with Illidan or Greymane.

Tyrael is countered by

Tyrael, like any other tank, struggles against the Tank-shredding qualities of Heroes like Greymane with Cursed Bullet. Besides, Zeratul is very strong against him, since Tyrael has no crowd control to stop him, and Void Prison completely negates Sanctification. Due to Tyrael's dependency on sanctification, he is easily punished by crowd control as well. E.T.C. or Garrosh can easily stun Tyrael, turning him into an easy target with any follow up.

Tyrael's stronger maps

Tyrael's average maps

Tyrael's weaker maps

Due to his great talent flexibility, Tyrael performs well on most maps. On battlegrounds such as Cursed Hollow, Sky Temple, or Towers of Doom, however, he truly excels due to the late-game impact that comes with his Holy Ground talent. This talent allows him to steal Mercenary and, more importantly, Boss Camps by placing his El'druin's Might ability in the very center of the capturing platform.

• Use your abilities wisely while laning. If you are not careful, Tyrael will run out of Mana very quickly.
• Since Tyrael is not as durable as some of the other Tanks, make sure to use his outstanding mobility to mitigate damage by dodging abilities.
• El'druin's Might can be used to juke opponents while Tyrael is on the retreat.
• If you play with Sanctification, save it for the enemy team's most dangerious abilities and track their Cooldowns accordingly. It can also be used when diving with your full-health allies, since it will make them immune to any crowd control, reducing the peeling options from enemy team.
• Tyrael's Holy Ground can steal Mercenary and Boss Camps if its projectile is aimed at the very center of the capture platform.

Due to his steep learning curve, Tyrael remains a risky choice to a lot of players. However, if played well, he is a great playmaker with two very impactful Heroic Abilities.

Tyrael's greatest strength is to start team fights by picking a single enemy target and exposing it to the rest of his team. He is the embodiment of aggressive team fight initiation, thanks to his Judgment Heroic Ability. However, Tyrael can do more than just charging deep into the enemy ranks, especially with his second Heroic Ability, called Sanctification, which allows him to protect nearby allied Heroes very efficiently. Righteousness enables him to shield himself and his allies from incoming damage, Smite increases his team's Movement Speed, while El'druin's Might helps Tyrael to set up ganks or execute last-minute escapes. Depending on the kind of Tank (or Bruiser) your team is looking for, Tyrael is able to adjust his talent build and playstyle accordingly, which makes him a very versatile and enjoyable Hero to play.

Tyrael's role as a frontlining initiator makes him a very good pick versus enemy Heroes who lack escape mechanisms, such as Malfurion or Jaina. His ability to capture Mercenary and Boss Camps from a large distance using his Holy Ground makes him a strong pick on maps like Cursed Hollow, Sky Temple, or Alterac Pass.